Audi A5 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2027 Audi A5 as a Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2027):
The Audi A5 is classified by the EPA as a Midsize Cars.
Audi A5 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2024 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 30 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2023 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2022 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2021 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 28 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2020 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2019 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Midsize Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 24 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Subcompact Cars | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 26 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Audi A5 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Audi A5?
The EPA classifies the Audi A5 as a Midsize Cars / Subcompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Audi A5 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Midsize Cars, Subcompact Cars), the Audi A5 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.